In the last week’s editorial, “What’s happening? Bond Committee splitting,” there were some mistakes. First, the Bond Committee is not splitting, nor was it suggested during the meeting that we split.
Ozzie Silna did say to the coalition group on Thursday, March 27, as follows: “How about … utilizing those [bond] funds solely for the purchase of land for recreational facilities, parkland, and a community center. I would recommend that the Malibu Land Conservancy support that effort.”
He concluded his remarks by saying, “I believe that it is … important that we bring the community together and focus on an achievable goal of delivering the recreational facilities and Community Center that Malibu desperately needs.”
The article suggested the Coalition or its steering committee is fearful over whether the Wetlands people will bring suit against the city in connection with Prop. P, which lost by 100 votes to Prop. N.
A matter such as that was not on the agenda nor does it occupy the main effort of the Coalition Committee. Our main concern is working together toward passing, in November, a successful bond issue to raise money that will make the purchase of land for recreational facilities, parklands and a community center.
All interested are invited to meet with us on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Malibu High School auditorium.
The Coalition will provide both The Malibu Times and The Surfside News with a meeting report on the day following the meeting in the interest of enabling accurate reporting.
Georgianna McBurney